2905.49.50.01 - Other 🖩

This category, HTS 2905.49.50.01, encompasses polyhydric alcohols that do not fall under the specific subcategory of polyhydric alcohols derived from sugars. It serves as a residual classification for acyclic polyhydric alcohols with three or more hydroxyl groups attached to a carbon chain, excluding those directly synthesized or derived from saccharides. The defining characteristic is the presence of multiple alcohol functional groups on an open hydrocarbon chain.

The key distinction from its sibling, "Polyhydric alcohols derived from sugars," lies in their origin. The sibling category specifically targets compounds like sorbitol, mannitol, and xylitol, which are directly obtained from the reduction of monosaccharides. This current category, conversely, is for polyhydric alcohols synthesized through other chemical processes or derived from non-sugar sources, such as aliphatic hydrocarbons.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within HTS 2905.49.50.01 relies on a thorough chemical analysis to confirm the acyclic polyhydric nature of the substance and to exclude its derivation from sugars. Examples of substances that might be classified here include synthetic glycerol derivatives with additional hydroxyl groups, or complex polyols produced via petrochemical routes.